EBMUD

Assistant Engineer (Wastewater Project and Construction Management)

Oakland, CA

Full-time

About This Job

Salary : $134,568.00 - $163,572.00 Annually

Location : Oakland, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 25-028

Department: Wastewater Dept

Division: Project & Construction Mgmt

Opening Date: 03/17/2025

Closing Date: 4/25/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

The Position

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and team-oriented Assistant Engineer to join the Wastewater Department's Project and Construction Management (PCM) Section. PCM section staff support the Wastewater Department's Capital Improvement Program as construction phase project managers for wastewater treatment and collection system rehabilitation and expansion construction projects. This position provides opportunities to gain construction management experience while working on wastewater treatment plant upgrades and traditional wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

The most competitive candidates will possess knowledge and experience in management of construction projects, with a general understanding of the wastewater treatment process and coordinating construction activities in operating treatment facilities. This individual should have experience working on construction sites, have a basic understanding of the various construction trades, and how to troubleshoot field issues. This individual will be required to work well with EBMUD and consulting engineers, as well as EBMUD operations and maintenance staff. The candidate should also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate good interpersonal skills with a teamwork-based approach, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Specific Job Duties Include

Reviewing and interpreting construction plans and specifications; responding to RFIs; compiling and summarizing submittal comments for return to the contractor; documenting field activities; assisting with startup activities; resolving field issues with design engineers and operation and maintenance staff; preparing cost estimates; and reviewing and preparing schedules. Assistant engineers should be familiar with typical software used for construction management including Excel for spreadsheets and Microsoft

Project or Primavera for scheduling.

Flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.

The salary range is $11,214 per month increasing to $11,775, $12,364, $12,982, and $13,631 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements

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A bachelor's degree in a civil, electrical or mechanical engineering curriculum accredited by ABET or a California Engineer-in-Training Certificate; and

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Two years of professional civil, electrical or mechanical engineering experience, at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD's Junior Engineer classification, after obtaining the education outlined above. An advanced degree in an accredited engineering curriculum may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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Possession of a valid California driver license and a satisfactory driving record.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

The Selection Process

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Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

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Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part to advance to the next step in the selection process.

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All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview.

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Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

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The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

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All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

Our Excellent Benefits Package Includes

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12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;

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Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);

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Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;

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EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);

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$1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;

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$145/mo. public transit subsidy;

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401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);

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$3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;

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And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

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Describe your experience with construction and construction management activities. This may include construction site visits, inspecting the contractor's work, answering requests for information (RFIs), reviewing submittals, reviewing schedules, and preparing cost estimates; either as an employee for a contractor or for an owner/agency.

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Describe your engineering experience related tasks on wastewater, water, reclaimed water, or renewable energy facilities. Examples may include experience related to pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, chemical feed systems, or related facilities.

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Describe any experience you have with construction contract specifications and drawings. This may include writing and editing specifications, drafting or redlining drawings, or interpreting specifications and drawings during the course of construction.

Required Question

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Preferred

Job Industries

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Construction